Microsoft Software Center Tutorial

Overview Software Center is a part the System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) that is installed on most St. Lawrence University desktops and laptops running Microsoft Windows. Software Center shows software that has been installed, is available for install, as well as any Microsoft Updates that are required. In-place operating system upgrades and new operating deployments can also be made available through Software Center. Tutorial You can access Software Center from the Start Menu under Microsoft System Center 2012 , Configuration Manager , Software Center. You can also find it by typing…

Meeting Setup and Scheduling

Overview This article outlines best practices for setting up and scheduling Zoom meetings and classes. Best Practices It is best to schedule your meetings in Zoom rather than to use a personal meeting room. When scheduling a meeting you can configure your meeting to restrict or allow features that may prevent unwanted interruptions. Give your meeting an appropriate Topic and Description - Students and meeting attendies are probably participating in several meetings and classes per day. Providing a descriptive topic will help them navigate their day. Set your scheduled meetings as recurring if…

Linkedin Learning

Overview Linkedin Learning is an online video training catalog available to all current St. Lawrence Students, Faculty, and Staff. Below you will find information to sign in with your St. Lawrence username and password and how to add Linkedin Learning to your personal Linkedin account. For more information about Linkedin Learning and the content that is available, please visit https://learning.linkedin.com/for-higher-education Instructions To login to Linkedin Learning: In your web browser, navigate to https://stlawu.edu/linkedin-learning Login using your St. Lawrence email address and…

Lecture Recording

Recording Live Classes Faculty with Licensed Zoom account can record to the cloud. By default, the following is recorded when recording to the cloud with Zoom: The active speaker Shared screen An audio only version of the recording A text file of all chat messages If a student becomes the active speaker during a recording and is sharing their video, their video will be recorded. Other audio may also be recorded even from those who are not the active speaker. To ensure student privacy, by default the following is not recorded when recording to the cloud with Zoom: Gallery view Participants'…

LANSchool Computer Lab/Classroom Management Software

Feature Overview Display thumbnails of all student/lab computers to monitor activity Display of instructor computer on all student computers Display of any individual student computer on room display Display annotation Blank student screens Lock student computers App/Web limiting Send messages to any individual or all student computers Receive messages from student computers Send files out to students and receive files back Student polling Remote control of student computer If you are interested in using and/or learning more about LANSchool, please submit a Service Request or contact the IT…

JAMF Pro Self Service Tutorial

Overview JAMF Pro Self Service is available on St. Lawrence University owned Mac devices. JAMF Pro Self Service can be used to install new software which the university owns and is licensed to distribute on campus. A helpful analogy is to think of Self Service as St. Lawrence University's version of the Apple App Store. Tutorial Open the Self Service application, which is located in the Applications Folder Additionally, you can use Spotlight Search, accessible from either the Magnifying Glass Icon in the top right corner of the screen or by pressing Command (⌘) + Space, and typing Self Service…

Web Editor Basics

This video outlines all of the available features you can access and how editing on the website works. If you are a new editor, you will need to watch the 20 minute training video linked above then fill out the Web Editor Permission Form to request access to the website. If you are an existing editor looking for a refresh on a specific topic, you may find the individual topics listed below helpful or rewatch the training video at any time. For specific issues not covered here, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page. If the FAQ did not answer your questions, please reach out to us at…

Getting Started with Gradescope

Save time grading paper-based assignments. Gradescope supports worksheets, quizzes/exams, and papers. Students upload handwritten assignments ("scanned" with cell phone camera) to be graded. Grade with a rubric that can be created/changed as you work through submissions. Important: If using Safari, under preferences users will need to turn off "Prevent cross-site tracking" Access Gradescope Canvas Integration (Instructors) Adding the Canvas integration will allow you to add your course and sync your roster into Gradescope. From your Canvas course, click Settings Click Navigation From the list…

Getting Started with Goosechase

Create custom photo and video scavenger hunts played through an app on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Instructors Instructors who would like to use Goosechase will need to be added to our organizational account by an administrator in IT. Simply submit a service request to IT to request access. Once granted, you will receive an email with instructions. Documentation Getting Started with Goosechase Scavenger Hust Quick-Start Checklist Remote Scavenger Hunts Goosechase Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Students Students can participate as guests and therefore may not need to…

Distribution Group Overview

Information Distribution groups are University email lists that the University and departments use to send email communication to specific groups. New distribution groups can be requested and are created by Information Technology. Distribution group owners can manage and edit their own group membership. Distribution Group Management Instructions Groups that you own Sign in to the Distribution Group Portal with your SLU credentials. In the "Distribution groups I own" section, click on the group you would like to manage. Above the list of groups, click the Edit button (the button that looks like…
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